Native
American Symbols

A useful reference guide to
important symbols of the Native American people.

Discover the
history and religious beliefs surrounding a selection of Native American
Symbols. Read about the the symbolism of each individual symbol including: The Wolf,
War Paint
and Power Animals.

Power Animals are extremely
significant spiritual symbols for the Native American Indians. They
believe in Animism which is based on the spiritual idea that the
universe, and all natural objects within the universe, have souls or
spirits. Important power animals include: Butterfly, Crow, Bear, Beaver,
Falcon, Fox, Hummingbird, Wolf and Turtle.

Native American Symbols - A wide variety of different symbols and signs were used by the Native American people including War Paint, Birds, Trees, Color Symbolism, Arrowheads and Fire. Each tribe had its own important symbolic items and different symbols were more significant to men and women - Native American Symbols

Native American Symbols -
MeaningThere are many
different Native American symbols and the meaning of each one is open to
interpretation and can vary from one tribe to another. Native Indian
warriors like the one pictured above wore many symbolic items, each with
its own spiritual or even secret meaning. War paint was applied for
rituals, celebrations and battles in an attempt to make the warriors and
chiefs appear more frightening. The paint was also believed to hold
magical powers. Animal symbols were also very important to Native
Americans. Native American Animal symbols and totems were believed to
represent the physical form of a spirit helper and guide.

Facts about Native
American Symbols

Sacred sticks are used by the Native American people to
communicate with their gods and pray. Sacred sticks carry prayers and are
often decorated with feathers and painted with bright colours.
Often they are placed in bundles around ceremonial sites

Medicine bundles are also an important Native American symbol.
They are small pouches where important sacred objects such as stones
and herbs are stored. They are believed to give the owner
spiritual power

The Native American Church is a religion
which practices Peyotism and originated in
Oklahoma. It is the most widespread
indigenous religion among Native Americans
in the US

The number two represents Grandmother Earth in the Native American
earth count

War paint was worn by warriors and chiefs
going into battle to give them magical
powers and also to intimidate their enemies

The American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA)
was passed in Aug 1978 by President Jimmy
Carter. It protects and preserves the
traditional religious rights and cultural
practices of American Indians, Eskimos,
Aleuts, and Native Hawaiians

Some Native American tribes use tattoos to protect against
disease and the identify what tribe a person belongs to

The herb Sage is sacred to Native Americans and an important
herb used for cleansing and purifying

The raven is believed by some Native American tribes to have
brought light and fire to the world

The number three symbolises water and emotions

Stars are important symbols to the Native Americans who believe
they are the campfires of their ancestors

The number six represents ancestors, shown the the Native
American earth count as a six pointed star

Native American Symbols -
Definition of BeliefBeing religious is defined as
the outward act or form by which a person indicates their recognition of
the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to
whom obedience, service, and honor are due. Having a religious belief or
faith is being in awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether
by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by
the conduct of life. Religion is a
framework of beliefs relating to supernatural or superhuman beings or
forces that transcend the everyday material world. Being religious is to
have a strong belief, a faith in a supernatural power or powers that control
human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality".

Dream Explanation
- ReligiousDreaming that
you are deeply religious, foretells of a negative turn to your business
affairs and a disruption to your life. Dreaming that you are over
religious means that your goody goody character will repulsed your lover
or mate.

Native American SymbolsDiscover facts and
information about a huge range of spiritual Native American emblems
and signs. Read about each individual emblem and its significance to
a particular Native American tribe. What is the significance of the Wolf for
the Native American people? Why are feathers so important? Why did
they use war paint? Find out
interesting facts about the life of this amazing group of people. Discover the answers to these questions and
many more, a useful educational resource for everyone.

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Native American Symbols and illustrate some of the different Religious emblems
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